Native & adapted
Tangerine Beauty crossvine
Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'Also known as Crossvine · Tangerine crossvine
A self-clinging vine with tangerine trumpet flowers, useful for turning a sturdy wall or pergola into hummingbird habitat.
Right plant, right place
Will Tangerine Beauty crossvine grow at your Arizona property?
Its tendrils can cling to rough masonry, but a trellis keeps inspection and maintenance easier. Avoid direct attachment to fragile stucco or painted surfaces.
Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b, High desert · USDA 6a–8b.
Light
Sun exposure
Full sun to partial shade. Low-desert plants appreciate protected roots and relief from the hottest reflected afternoon exposure.
Water
Irrigation
Moderate while establishing, then low to moderate with deep irrigation. More water supports a fuller canopy.
Planting & stewardship
How to help Tangerine Beauty crossvine thrive
- 1
Provide a strong trellis with an air gap from the wall whenever possible.
- 2
Mulch the root zone and water deeply through the first two summers.
- 3
Prune after flowering to keep growth within its structure.
- 4
Watch the wall attachment as stems mature and redirect growth before it reaches roof materials.